Dilaudid Dosage Calculation in ICU Patient

Hard Pharmacological And Parenteral Therapies Dosage Calculations

A 70 kg patient is admitted to the ICU after a cardiac surgery. The physician orders Dilaudid (hydromorphone) 0.2 mg IV push every 2 hours as needed for pain. The pharmacy provides a vial containing 1 mg/1 mL. The nurse is responsible for administering the medication correctly. Based on the ordered dose and what is available, which of the following actions should the nurse take to accurately calculate the correct dosage? Select all that apply.

Select all that apply:

Confirm the patient's weight before calculating the dosage.

Administer 0.2 mL of hydromorphone from the vial.

Double-check the physician's order for the correct dosage.

Teach the patient about the medication and its effects before administration.

Record the administered dose in the patient's medication administration record (MAR) immediately.

Verify the patient's allergies before giving the medication.

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